Beryl Merritt Muscott

Beryl M. Muscott, age 95, of Breckenridge, died Monday, March 25, 2013, at Hearts Content AFC in Breckenridge.

Beryl was born June 18, 1917, in Breckenridge, the son of Harvey and Blanche (Martin) Muscott.  He married Ruth Feitchenbiner in  April 1943.  She preceded him in death on November 9, 2002.

Beryl truly loved his career as a farmer.  He started farming with a team of horses, to retirement with a new case tractor equipped with air and stereo.  He enjoyed drawing, puzzles, and had an elephant collection and a tractor collection.  

He looked forward every year to his birthday celebration with his family and friends.  He especially loved his family.  He liked to be teased and we loved to see the smirk on his face when he was.  He enjoyed telling his stories of years ago.  He always had little sayings from years ago that he would recite for the grandkids.  He looked forward to going out to eat and visiting with every person that made eye contact.  His famous lines were, “what do you think of a 95 year old man going out to eat?” or “How old do you think I am?”  He was a christian man who spoke the gospel every day, loved listening to the old time gospel songs, and was always current with what was happening in the world.  

Beryl is survived by his children, Ron (Debbie ) Muscott, Bev (Ed) Marsh, Larry Muscott, Stuart (Holly) Muscott, Suzanne (George) Stoner, Janet (Gary) Cotter, and Linda Bigelow (Bill Dean); 19 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandson, Nicholas Stoner; and his sisters, Dorothy Gillis, Cecille Bongard, and Thelma Downing.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 28, 2013, at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca, with Pastor Keith Wise officiating.  Interment will follow in Ithaca Cemetery.  Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Emerson Presbyterian Church, 5031 N. Wisner Rd., Breckenridge, MI 48815.

Comments

[Linda Groat]

Janet, Gary and family. So sorry for your loss. In our prayers.

[Frank and Linda Story]

Sue, George and family we were so sorry to hear about Beryl's passing . You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We know it is very difficult to lose someone you love.. Hold close to your hearts all the beautiful memories you made together as that will help get you through. God Bless
Frank and Linda Story

[Barb Burnette]

My thoughts and prayers for the family. So sorry for your loss Stuart and Holly Muscott and family. Jeremy and Michelle Kinkead and family.

[Rita and Russ Wright]

To Stuart, Larry, Janet, Linda, Sue, Bev and Ron and families, so sorry about the loss of your dad, he was a very sweet man, I know you will all cherish the memories you have. Your families are in our prayers

Rita and Russ Wright

[Chan Kirkpatrick]

Sorry for your loss. Beryl was a great guy. We will all miss him.

Chan Kirkpatrick

[Nancy Rummer]

I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. God be with you now and always.

[Babe Quintrall]

I would like to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Beryl. It is obvious that he was dearly loved by many. I hope you can find comfort in the Bible and it's promise for the future, found in revelation 21:4 where it says "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning, nor outcry, nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. I am truly sorry for your loss and hope that you can be comforted by the God of all comfort.(2 Corinthians 1:3)

[lizzie]

grandpa! I miss you lots. I remember how on our birthday we would blow out the candles together, I really miss you and so does the family. I love you <3